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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220210780009 · 02/23/2021 · Whitaker Aggregates

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
333
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Curtis D Whitaker
Operator
Whitaker Aggregates
Mine
1401125

Narrative

EE was preparing to enter the cab of a haul truck. Witness saw EE falling from the door platform to the ground, 10'4"" landing on back. After a brief loss of consciousness, EE was kept immobilized. Notable injuries included fractures to the ribs, spine & scapula. A brain bleed was discovered. Investigation is ongoing into what caused EE to proceed past the door & safety railings.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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